Due to poor performance in the polls, it was soon suggested that Gordon Brown “step down” as Prime Minister. You can’t demand a resignation, but can you put anything in your contracts that might help
you end things more quickly?
Published 18.05.2010
At the moment, employees can issue a tribunal claim free of charge. The government believes this system encourages malicious allegations and wants to change it. So what’s on its radar and is there a
catch for you?
Published 11.01.2012
When calculating compensation, the tribunal can take into account all future financial losses. However, a new Court of Appeal ruling has laid down clear guidelines that appear to curb this power.
What’s the latest?
Published 20.06.2011
Over the past few years, unpaid “internships” have become increasingly popular, both with employers and school/university leavers. However, the legality of these arrangements is being called into
question. So is it still safe to offer them?
Published 22.09.2010
It’s usual for adverse weather conditions to cause employees to cry off work. But it’s estimated that 500,000+ were stranded when our airspace was shut following a volcanic eruption. An original
“excuse”, but do they get paid?
Published 11.05.2010
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an ex-employee couldn’t claim post-employment victimisation under the Equality Act 2010 when he was given a bad reference. So does that mean it’s
now safe to say what you like?
Published 17.05.2013
Two-thirds of employers are experiencing the same problem with fit notes: inappropriate advice from the GP! What happens if you can’t implement it?
Published 10.01.2011
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012